Manchester City midfielder Rodri latest player win the Ballon d’Or

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Manchester City midfielder Rodri has become the latest player to win the Ballon d’Or

Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world on Monday, beating Brazil’s Vinicius Jr and England’s Jude Bellingham, both of Real Madrid, to the prestigious prize.

Barcelona’s Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the women’s award for a second time.

Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was instrumental in helping his team win an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League trophy last season. He was also name ทางเข้า ufabet https://ufabet999.app best player at this year’s European Championship after Spain lifted a record-extending fourth title.

However the Real Madrid man has decided not to attend, with speculation linking him with Vinicius missing out on the award. Pep gives his opinion on Real Madrid players’ absence from Ballon d’Or ceremony

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has spoken out about the Real Madrid players.

Absence from the Ballon d’Or ceremony that was given to his team-mate Rodri earlier in the day, saying:

“It’s up to them. If they want to congratulate, fine. If they don’t, fine. At Manchester City, we are not here to judge other clubs on what they decide.”

“For example, last season, Erling (Haaland) won the treble, scored more than 50 goals. I told him, ‘Just being there, you are very happy.’ I told Rodri the same. If you are in the top two, three, four, it is great. Last season, Erling should have won it. But could Messi have won it? Yes, no problem.”

“You and your team-mates have done something remarkable. Should this award go to Vinicius? Probably. The selection is not made by a group of elites, but by journalists who vote for them,” Pep said.